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The Embodied Leadership LoungeThe Reflective Evaluator (Reflector by Design)In this episode of the Embodied Leadership Lounge, we explore the rarest of them all: the Reflective Evaluator—also known in traditional Human Design as the Reflector. Making up just 1% of the population, these unicorns of the leadership world are here to show us what’s really going on—whether we’re ready or not. In this deep and reverent conversation, we explore: ✨ Why Reflective Evaluators are energetic mirrors, reflecting the health and alignment of the environments around them ✨ The emotional cues that signal alignment (surprise) vs. misalignment (disappointment)—and what they reveal about potential and...2025-05-0152 min
The Embodied Leadership LoungeThe Possibilitarian Guide Leadership Type (Projector By Design)In this episode of the Embodied Leadership Lounge, we explore the visionary and deeply perceptive essence of the Possibilitarian Guide—known in traditional Human Design as the Projector. These leaders are here to hold the energetic template of what’s possible, guiding others toward greater alignment, success, and well-being—but their energy doesn’t work like everyone else’s. We dive into: ✨ The unique role of Possibilitarian Guides as seers, guides, and energetic visionaries who shape what’s possible for humanity ✨ Why they aren’t here to hustle or prove their worth through constant doing—but rather t...2025-03-1858 min
The Embodied Leadership LoungeThe Innovating Catalyst Leadership Type (Manifestor By Design)In this episode of the Embodied Leadership Lounge, we explore the bold and dynamic essence of the Innovating Catalyst leadership type—known in traditional Human Design as the Manifestor. These leaders are here to ignite change, initiate new possibilities, and move with pure creative flow—but their energy doesn’t work like everyone else’s. We dive into: *How Innovating Catalysts are designed to operate at 200% or 20% (and why both speeds are necessary and valuable)*How their aura creates protection for their creative process *The importance of informing—not asking permission—to clear the path forw...2025-03-0546 min
The Embodied Leadership LoungeEpisode 6: The Accelerated Builder (Manifesting Generator by Design)In this episode of the Embodied Leadership Lounge, we explore the dynamic energy of the Accelerated Builder leadership type (the Manifesting Generator in Human Design). Known for their ability to swiftly transform ideas into reality, Manifesting Generators bring vibrant, creative energy to everything they do—when they honor their sacral (gut) authority and unique alignment process. We dive into the challenges of skipping steps, the art of balancing multiple projects, and the essential practice of pausing to listen to the body’s “yes” or “no” before taking action. This conversation is packed with tips on how Manifesting Generators—a...2025-02-0544 min
The Embodied Leadership LoungeThe Master Builder Leadership Type (Generator By Design)In this episode of the Embodied Leadership Lounge, we dive into the essence of the Master Builder leadership type (the Generator in Human Design). We explore the Master Builder’s unique ability to turn inspired vision into lived reality, guided by their sacral authority—the guiding powerful yes/no gut response that leads to deeper alignment. As a Master Builder herself, Laura shares her perspective on tuning into this inner guidance, overcoming people-pleasing, and mastering the art of waiting to respond (which can be so challenging!) Together, we discuss how this Leadership Type can channel their...2024-12-1857 min
The Embodied Leadership LoungeReal Talk & Reflections on Business Alignment & BurnoutIn this episode of The Embodied Leadership Lounge, we’re diving into the messy, magical journey of aligning your business and leadership with your truest self — and how burnout often shows up as an unexpected, wise guide along the way. Key highlights include: Authenticity > Conditioned “shoulds”: We share how ditching a “polished” brand to embrace our most authentically quirky, creative essence unlocked deeper resonance, opportunity and success. Burnout as a Wake-Up Call: Hear our personal stories on how burnout can signal misalignment with your purpose, relationships, or inner conditioning — and how addressing it requires both...2024-12-0445 min
The Energetics of EverythingEP86: BTS & Reflections from Speaking at the International Human Design ConferenceTune in to listen to the behind the scenes prep work for speaking at the International Human Design Conference, as well as reflecting back on this amazing experience. The International Human Design Conference is held in Colorado Springs, CO, and will be September 11-14, 2025. Buy your pre-sale tickets now!
If you're interested in the nervous system regulation tool that was used A LOT for preparing for this speaking event, check out MESSY! It is a nervous system regulation tool based in Human Design, Rapid Resolution Therapy, with a dash of magic.Here are some of t...2024-09-2652 min
The Embodied Leadership LoungeEpisode 3: The Purpose-full Adventures of Deconditioning Our Inherited Stories & Navigating Personal Shadow WorkIn this episode, we challenge the often negative perception of “shadow work”, inviting you to see it as a path to profound personal growth and healing. We deconstruct societal conditioning that labels shadow as “bad” by emphasizing the transformative power of confronting and embracing your shadows. Sharing personal experiences, we highlight the importance of embracing a lens of curiosity and non-judgment, likening the universally human journey of deconditioning to a heroic adventure. By recognizing and integrating unconscious patterns, and approaching personal struggles and life challenges with expanded compassion, we can shift perceptions and foster heart-centered, impactful...2024-06-1751 minThe Embodied Leadership LoungeEpisode 2: Upgrading & Expanding Our Understanding of LeadershipIn a world that often defines leadership as inherently hierarchical, competitive and achievement oriented, we’re here to expand that definition. In this episode, we dive deep into redefining leadership by first questioning and peeling back the layers of traditional systems that, we believe, no longer serve us. With hard earned insights and a touch of Ted Lasso flavored wisdom, we explore synergy, collaboration, and personal growth as the new anchors in new paradigm approaches to Leadership (which goes far beyond “work.”) Join us as we challenge assumptions, explore the dance of intuiti...2024-05-2436 minThe Embodied Leadership LoungeEpisode 1: Embodied Leadership by Design: What is it and how we got hereWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Embodied Leadership Lounge! In this episode, we dive deep into the essence of embodied leadership and how it shapes our approach to personal growth and success. What we explore in this episode: *What is Embodied Leadership? Embodied leadership, for us, is about a shift from leading from the mind to leading from the core of our being, integrating our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves into our daily, moment to moment leadership. *How’d we get here? We share how we came to...2024-05-0938 min
2 Mystics and a MicTake a walk on the Woo side, or how we learned to embrace the mystical.This is a podcast for fellow mystics, quirky rebels, seekers, paradigm shifters, and really anyone who knows there’s more magic out there to be discovered. We believe we can rock our cowl neck sweaters AND claim our love of hip hop, just like we can geek out on neuroscience and straight woo. So join us, Meghan O'Malley and Laura Cardwell as we talk about that magical magical meeting intersection between our humanity and our divinity. We're keeping it real and keeping it woo. (And in keeping it real, there is occasional profanity in...2020-12-2327 min